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'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Highcliffe on Sea, Dorset
  • Place, Highcliffe Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Barton-on-sea Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Highcliffe Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Ground Floor Double Bedroom

1 King Bed

Ground Floor Single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Upstairs Twin Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Spaces

Dining area

About this property

'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea

Horseshoe Lodge

This 18th century thatched cottage sits within a small community of beautiful historic thatched buildings beside Chewton Common, Highcliffe.

Horseshoe Lodge is a 3 bedroom detached home, over two floors, with its own private enclosed garden
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The beautiful interior has been thoughtfully renovated to give all the conveniences of modern day living while keeping its original character and charm.

It can easily sleep 5 adults with a twin bedroom on the first floor, plus a double with king on the ground floor along with a single bedroom and shared family bathroom.

The well-appointed kitchen has a washer-dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, oven, and hob, plus, a stovetop coffee pot and a grinder for your fresh cup of coffee (if you'd like an alternative to the great cafes close by).

The spacious yet cosy lounge/dining room has comfortable sofas, widescreen TV, DVD player and a stack of family games, books and DVDs.

Guests can access the garage, where they can find a freezer and plenty of storage space for any bikes, surfboards or kayaks you might want to bring.

The cottage is located in Highcliffe on Sea, which is famous for its scenic stretch of coastline and very close to the New Forest National Park. A gorgeous sandy beach is within walking distance where breathtaking views from the cliff top take in a sweep of scenery, including the Isle of Wight and the ‘Needles', Mudeford and Hengistbury Head. Magnificent coastal and forest walks make this an ideal area for those who enjoy the great outdoors, whether it is on foot, bicycle or horseback.

There's a reserved parking space outside for guests, with more space in the streets surrounding the property.

The cottage has its own garden area with outdoor seating and established trees and plants, making it a great outdoor sanctuary.

Central heating throughout. As this is a thatched property, we are unable to allow use of the fireplace for safety and insurance reasons.

The property is strictly no smoking.

Activities: If you've exhausted the beach and exploring the New Forest, there's plenty of other activities on offer. A round of golf can be booked at either Highcliffe Castle, Brockenhurst or Barton on Sea Golf Clubs. Spoil yourself and book a meal at one of the fantastic restaurants in the area or enjoy a pamper day at the award winning Chewton Glen Country Club & Day Spa. For the kids, there's the dry ski slope, sailing activities at Mudeford Quay, and of course, lots of sea, surf and sand. There's even a dry ski slope, a short drive away.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10810634
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Christchurch

Christchurch is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandbanks Beach. Littledown Sports Center and Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre are also worth visiting.
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Highcliffe on Sea, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Highcliffe Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Barton-on-sea Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highcliffe Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • New Forest National Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mudeford Quay - 14 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Hinton Admiral Station - 3 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Globe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Paddle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cliffhanger Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Oaks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Cat and Fiddle (Harvester) - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea on 16 June 2026 start from AU$738, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea located?

Situated in Christchurch, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Barton-on-sea Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from New Forest National Park. Highcliffe Beach and Highcliffe Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hinton Admiral Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horseshoe Lodge was beautiful and exactly how it was described.It was perfect for a little R & R with our family and dog, beach, restaurants and pubs within walking distance and we enjoyed plenty of outdoors activities, nothing was more than a 30 minute drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Hi Mark We are so pleased you loved Horseshoe Lodge and its location. We hope you will come back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice comfortable overall good

Well secluded close to shops and beaches and walks loved it well recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Hi Sandra We are glad you had an enjoyable stay at Horseshoe Lodge and loved the cottage and its location. We hope you will come back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and welcoming

Beautiful property, well appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Hi Samantha We are pleased you enjoyed Horseshoe Lodge and found it to be well appointed and comfortable. We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fairy lodge

Lovely home from home property. Walking distance of the beach and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Hi Nicola Thank you for your review of Horseshoe Lodge and we are glad you found the cottage comfortable and in a good location. Please come back soon! Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charlotte

Lovely little place, great for the four of us and our 3 dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Hi Charlotte We are pleased you and your dogs had a lovely stay at Horseshoe Lodge and hope you will come back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Excellent property for a quiet getaway with your furry friends

Excellent quality of all bedding, furniture, great service and lots of great walks to the beach. Definitely be back. NB: perfect for your canine friends, so accommodating (except the neighbours who clearly don’t like dogs)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for your review of Horseshoe Lodge and we are glad you found the cottage to be comfortable and in a good location for walking your dogs. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2025
Hi Christian Thank you for leaving a 10/10 rating for Horseshoe Lodge and hope you had an enjoyable stay at the cottage. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
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10/10 Excellent

Oscar d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic, highly recommended

The cottage is comfortable, quiet and well-equipped. It is well-situated for the New Forest and the seaside. It was a perfect for a group of friends for a long weekend stay, including a visit to Bournemouth and cycling. Jane was very helpful and responsive. Spacious kitchen with lots of pans and equipment for a roast dinner. Enclosed garden. There are shops supermarkets nearby. Very pleased with the choice, i would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Hi Oscar Thank you for leaving a review for Horseshoe Lodge and we are pleased you found the cottage to be comfortable and well equipped and that you also liked its location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab stay in a quaint little cottage

We stayed here for a week during the Easter hoildays and really enjoyed our stay. It's a beautiful little cottage and there was plenty of room for our family of four (all over 18) and our dog. We found a selection of board games to play as the weather could have been better!! There is the lovely Highcliffe beach a 15 minute walk away and a great choice of cafes and takeaways in Highcliffe. The property had everything we needed although there is not too much outside area and no grass (all chippings) but the front garden is enclosed so our dog could go out without any worries. Had a bottle of wine waiting for us on arrival which went down very well thank you. It was a lovely little cottage indeed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Hi Tracy We are glad you had an enjoyable Easter break at Horseshoe Lodge and that you enjoyed the cottage and its location. We hope you will come back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

A lovely property and everything went like clockwork. A small doorway to the downstairs single bedroom caught my husband’s head out quite a few times ( You think he would have remembered after the first half dozen!) A step between the dining area and lounge, we were sure would catch us out but it never did, thankfully. Everything we needed was on hand and the cottage is situated very nicely in a quiet area but close enough to shops and the seafront. The enclosed front garden was good for our dogs. With stone floors it was a bit chilly at times but the heating control was easy to understand and we warmed up in no time. All in all a lovely few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Hi Pat Thank you for your review of Horseshoe Lodge and we are glad you loved its location and the enclosed garden was good for your dogs. Hope your husband's head has recovered! Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Hi Ruth Thank you for giving Horseshoe Lodge a star rating and we hope you had an enjoyable stay. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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